Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Tax Associate in New York City, NY. The role involves domestic and international tax planning for multinational corporations, closely-held businesses, and high-net-worth individuals. The associate will advise on sophisticated corporate and cross-border issues throughout business transactions.

Duties

• Advise on corporate and cross-border tax issues in business transactions.
• Draft and finalize entity formation documents, including amendments and mergers.
• Handle complex tax matters such as international tax restructuring and mergers.
• Contribute to business development through writing and networking.

Requirements

• J.D. required; LL.M. is a plus.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in a law firm's Tax group or accounting firm.
• Membership in New York, Connecticut, or California Bar required.
• Strong drafting, writing, research, and communication skills.
• Domestic experience required; international experience a plus.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Team player.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Bar membership in New York, Connecticut, or California

Skills

• Strong drafting and writing abilities
• Excellent research and communication skills
• Project management and multitasking
• Attention to detail
• Team collaboration

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities

There are law offices based throughout the US, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. With over a century of legal expertise to their credit, the firm staffs more than seven-hundred professionals globally. There are one-hundred and nine partners. Key practice areas consist of business and personal services. Disciplines are significant namely banking, commercial litigation-arbitration, legal risk management, divorce-family law and wealth structuring. Industry accolades are abundant for the legal practice. They encourage diversity in the labor force.